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HB 1858 Elections; voter registration for certain overseas voters, absentee voting by certain overseas.

Introduced by: Richard L. Anderson | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Elections; clarifications related to absentee voting and identification required for certain first-time voters. Provides that certain voter registrations remain valid until the next November general election or federal general election, whichever is later, rather than for 365 days or a federal election cycle. The bill also requires absentee ballots to be available 45 days prior to the election or three business days after receipt of the completed application, whichever is later; and makes other technical changes. This bill is identical to SB 886.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Voter registration; certain overseas voters.  Changes the duration of a temporary voter registration for certain overseas voters from the end of the federal election cycle or 365 days to the end of the calendar year in which the voter submits the application. The change applies to those voters located overseas and voting absentee in an election due to active duty military service, membership in the merchant marines, employment, or temporary residence outside of the country, or the spouse or dependent residing with such a voter. The change also applies to those voters who reside overseas and were qualified to vote in Virginia prior to leaving the United States or would be qualified but for such overseas residence.